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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  14. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  15. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  16. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  17. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  18. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  19. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
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